stone tile

Stone tile floors are often used in high-end bathroom models because of the luxury look and texture they provide. Popular examples include slate, marble, and granite. Less well known is soapstone, but as you can see from the picture, these dark tiles create a handsome floor. You can get a light gray or a dark gray color, and soapstone has a natural white marbling that gives it a distinctive look.

Often used in fireplaces and fireplace surrounds (for its ability to retain and radiate heat), soapstone isn't as cold underfoot as other stone tiles, and it can warm rooms very efficiently when teamed with in-floor radiant heating. This particular soapstone tile floor was done by the folks at sunshine stone. They have a variety of tile sizes you can choose from.